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The [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' line]] basically followed up from the 2007 ''Movie'' line with new sculpts for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' characters and some returning ''Movie'' characters, plus redecos of various 2007 ''Movie'' Legends Class toys. Some store exclusive multi-packs also contain redecos of ''Universe'' Legends Class molds. This continued through the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]], which first featured both redecos and new sculpts for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' characters, and later did like ''Universe'' and included a number of Generation 1 characters as well. | The [[Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen (toyline)|''Revenge of the Fallen'' line]] basically followed up from the 2007 ''Movie'' line with new sculpts for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' characters and some returning ''Movie'' characters, plus redecos of various 2007 ''Movie'' Legends Class toys. Some store exclusive multi-packs also contain redecos of ''Universe'' Legends Class molds. This continued through the [[Transformers (2010 toyline)|2010 ''Transformers'' line]], which first featured both redecos and new sculpts for ''Revenge of the Fallen'' characters, and later did like ''Universe'' and included a number of Generation 1 characters as well. | ||
The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'' line]], when the size class was absorbed into the ''[[Cyberverse]]'' [[play pattern]] and renamed "Legion Class". While some toys under different lines were still sold as "Legends Class" for a while, the name was eventually repurposed and used for toys sold under the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' banner that were distinctively different from the older size class. | The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 [[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|''Dark of the Moon'' line]], when the size class was absorbed into the ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' [[play pattern]] and renamed "Legion Class". While some toys under different lines were still sold as "Legends Class" for a while, the name was eventually repurposed and used for toys sold under the ''[[Transformers: Generations|Generations]]'' banner that were distinctively different from the older size class. | ||
The Japanese counterpart to this line of toys is ''[[EZ Collection]]''. | The Japanese counterpart to this line of toys is ''[[EZ Collection]]''. | ||
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{{note|These were originally Hasbro Asia exclusives in Generations packaging. Each was retooled with [[C joint|3mm ports]] and included new weapons, but they were still called "Legends Class" rather than "[[Cyberverse]]" on their packaging. They were later released as [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusives in the United States.}} | {{note|These were originally Hasbro Asia exclusives in Generations packaging. Each was retooled with [[C joint|3mm ports]] and included new weapons, but they were still called "Legends Class" rather than "[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]" on their packaging. They were later released as [[Toys"R"Us|ToysЯUs]] exclusives in the United States.}} | ||
==The end of Legends as we knew them== | ==The end of Legends as we knew them== | ||
Following the 2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]], Hasbro decided to move the Legends size class into a different direction, which ultimately created a rather confusing "fork": With 2011's ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line, the former Legends price point was absorbed into the new ''[[Cyberverse]]'' play pattern and renamed into "Legion Class", which was subsequently also used under the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' line and its ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' subline imprint. Confusingly, the name "Legends Class" was still used concurrently, both for the [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' "GDO" line-up]] mentioned above (which featured redecos of figures originally released under the ''Reveal the Shield'' banner, with retooled hands and new weapons based on the [[C joint|3mm]] standard established by the ''Cyberverse'' play pattern), and around the same time also for the "[[market six]]" (read: "Dollar stores") exclusive assortment of [[rebranding|rebranded]] and barely redecoed older figures listed further above, which later featured [[variant|running changes]] for two figures reflecting the changes from the "GDO" redecos. With the discontinuation of the ''Cyberverse'' play pattern, the name "Legion Class" was used for exclusive redecos of older toys under the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] lines and then also used for new sculpts under the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' line]], thereby effectively replacing "Legends Class" as the name for this size class. | Following the 2010 ''Transformers'' line's ''[[Reveal the Shield]]'' [[subline imprint]], Hasbro decided to move the Legends size class into a different direction, which ultimately created a rather confusing "fork": With 2011's ''[[Transformers: Dark of the Moon (toyline)|Dark of the Moon]]'' line, the former Legends price point was absorbed into the new ''[[Cyberverse (toyline)|Cyberverse]]'' play pattern and renamed into "Legion Class", which was subsequently also used under the ''[[Transformers: Prime (toyline)|Transformers: Prime]]'' line and its ''[[Beast Hunters]]'' subline imprint. Confusingly, the name "Legends Class" was still used concurrently, both for the [[Transformers: Generations#Asian market exclusives ("GDO")|''Generations'' "GDO" line-up]] mentioned above (which featured redecos of figures originally released under the ''Reveal the Shield'' banner, with retooled hands and new weapons based on the [[C joint|3mm]] standard established by the ''Cyberverse'' play pattern), and around the same time also for the "[[market six]]" (read: "Dollar stores") exclusive assortment of [[rebranding|rebranded]] and barely redecoed older figures listed further above, which later featured [[variant|running changes]] for two figures reflecting the changes from the "GDO" redecos. With the discontinuation of the ''Cyberverse'' play pattern, the name "Legion Class" was used for exclusive redecos of older toys under the ''[[Transformers: Age of Extinction (toyline)|Age of Extinction]]'' and [[Transformers (2014 toyline)|2014 ''Transformers'']] lines and then also used for new sculpts under the [[Transformers: Robots in Disguise (2015 toyline)|2015 ''Robots in Disguise'' line]], thereby effectively replacing "Legends Class" as the name for this size class. | ||
Meanwhile, by the end of 2012, the name "Legends Class" was repurposed, now referring to a new price point of toys released under the ''Generations'' line that were sold as two-packs during the first two years. While those figures varied in size, they were all distinctively different from all the previous "Legends Class" toys. In addition, they have their own series numbering within the ''Generations'' line that is entirely separate from the ongoing numbering system across multiple lines for the figures in this article. For those "Legends Class" figures, see the main article: | Meanwhile, by the end of 2012, the name "Legends Class" was repurposed, now referring to a new price point of toys released under the ''Generations'' line that were sold as two-packs during the first two years. While those figures varied in size, they were all distinctively different from all the previous "Legends Class" toys. In addition, they have their own series numbering within the ''Generations'' line that is entirely separate from the ongoing numbering system across multiple lines for the figures in this article. For those "Legends Class" figures, see the main article: | ||
Revision as of 14:35, 17 August 2018
| This article is about the figures sold under this name between 2005 and mid-2012, now known as "Legion Class". For the figures from the Generations line initially sold as two-packs starting in late 2012, see Transformers: Generations. For a list of other meanings, see Legends (disambiguation). |
The Legends Class (originally known as Legends of Cybertron; see Notes below) is a sub-line of Transformers toys that are about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in height. All the original sculpts are based on toys/characters that are also available in other sizes, with less sculpted detail and often with different, simplified transformations. Unlike other size classes, which are viewed as part of the respective toyline they've been released under and nothing else, the Legends toys have been continuously numbered as "series" across three subsequent toy lines.
The Legends size class originally started out as a sub-set during the Cybertron toyline's run, featuring small, simple, easily affordable versions of some of the show's core cast. Released in waves of four, the toys were originally available in smaller "market six" chain stores like Meijers for around $3.99, although later waves were later also available at Toys "R" Us and Kmart. The molds were later redecoed as Generation 1 characters for the Classics line.
The 2007 live-action movie toyline introduced a batch of entirely new sculpts, later expanded by various redecos of those sculpts, most of which were available as part of the Allspark Battles two-packs (which also introduced more new sculpts).
The 2008 Universe line featured more redecos of the old Cybertron-derived sculpts as Generation 1 characters, coupled with new sculpts, which were alternatively "Classic" toys based on Generation 1 and Generation 2 characters and Legends-sized versions of Animated characters, which were released as part of the Universe rather than the Animated toy line (although minor redecos were also released as part of store exclusive multi-packs in Animated packaging).
The Revenge of the Fallen line basically followed up from the 2007 Movie line with new sculpts for Revenge of the Fallen characters and some returning Movie characters, plus redecos of various 2007 Movie Legends Class toys. Some store exclusive multi-packs also contain redecos of Universe Legends Class molds. This continued through the 2010 Transformers line, which first featured both redecos and new sculpts for Revenge of the Fallen characters, and later did like Universe and included a number of Generation 1 characters as well.
The "Legends Class" name was dropped for the 2011 Dark of the Moon line, when the size class was absorbed into the Cyberverse play pattern and renamed "Legion Class". While some toys under different lines were still sold as "Legends Class" for a while, the name was eventually repurposed and used for toys sold under the Generations banner that were distinctively different from the older size class.
The Japanese counterpart to this line of toys is EZ Collection.
Cybertron
| Series 1 (Wave 1) | Series 2 (Wave 2) | Series 3 (Wave 3)
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Series 4 (Wave 4)
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Exclusives
Store exclusives
Target
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Convention exclusives
San Diego Comic-Con 2005
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| BotCon 2005 |
Classics
Series 5 (Wave 1)
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Series 6 (Wave 2)
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Cybertron Collection
Wave 1
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Movie (2007)
| Series 7 (Wave 1) | Series 8 (Wave 2) | Series 9 (Wave 3) | Series 9 (Wave 4)
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Allspark Battles
Wave 1
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Wave 2 | Wave 3
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Exclusive multi-packs
Target
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Toys"R"Us
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Costco
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Animated
Hasbro Toy Shop had previously listed a category for an Animated Legends series, but no figures were announced, and it has since been removed from the site. Instead, Legends-sized toys based on Animated characters were released as part of the Universe line.
However, there were two Target exclusive three-packs released as part of the Animated line, each containing a redeco of a mass retail Animated Deluxe Class toy and two redecoes of the Universe line's Legends Class figures.
Target
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The Legends from the Target Deluxe bonus packs were released in Japan in an EZ Collection wave with Revenge of the Fallen figures. See the EZ Collection article for more.
Universe
| Wave 1 | Wave 2 | Wave 3 | Wave 4 | Wave 5 |
Exclusives
Target
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Revenge of the Fallen
| Wave 1 | Wave 2 | Wave 3 | Wave 4 | |||||
| Wave 5 | Wave 6 |
Exclusives
| Walmart | Target | Kmart
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Transformers (2010)
| Wave 1 | Wave 2 | Wave 3 | Wave 4 | |||||
| Wave 5 |
Exclusives
| ShopTo.net | Toys"R"Us | Dollar Stores |
Generations
| GDO Exclusives |
The end of Legends as we knew them
Following the 2010 Transformers line's Reveal the Shield subline imprint, Hasbro decided to move the Legends size class into a different direction, which ultimately created a rather confusing "fork": With 2011's Dark of the Moon line, the former Legends price point was absorbed into the new Cyberverse play pattern and renamed into "Legion Class", which was subsequently also used under the Transformers: Prime line and its Beast Hunters subline imprint. Confusingly, the name "Legends Class" was still used concurrently, both for the Generations "GDO" line-up mentioned above (which featured redecos of figures originally released under the Reveal the Shield banner, with retooled hands and new weapons based on the 3mm standard established by the Cyberverse play pattern), and around the same time also for the "market six" (read: "Dollar stores") exclusive assortment of rebranded and barely redecoed older figures listed further above, which later featured running changes for two figures reflecting the changes from the "GDO" redecos. With the discontinuation of the Cyberverse play pattern, the name "Legion Class" was used for exclusive redecos of older toys under the Age of Extinction and 2014 Transformers lines and then also used for new sculpts under the 2015 Robots in Disguise line, thereby effectively replacing "Legends Class" as the name for this size class.
Meanwhile, by the end of 2012, the name "Legends Class" was repurposed, now referring to a new price point of toys released under the Generations line that were sold as two-packs during the first two years. While those figures varied in size, they were all distinctively different from all the previous "Legends Class" toys. In addition, they have their own series numbering within the Generations line that is entirely separate from the ongoing numbering system across multiple lines for the figures in this article. For those "Legends Class" figures, see the main article:
Notes
- During the Cybertron toyline's run, there was some confusion as to the actual name of the price-point: It was variously solicited to online retailers as Cybertron All-Stars and Legends of Cybertron. Online retailers even confirmed having received initial shipments alternatively sporting either name on the shipping cases, although later shipments exclusively sported the "Legends" name. The toys themselves, however, didn't sport any size-class-specific name on the packaging. Meanwhile, Hasbro originally listed the toys under the name Cybertron Micro Series on their official Transformers website, but later changed those listings to "Legends" as well. Later toylines that included toys of the same size class (including redecos of the Cybertron-derived molds) specifically used names such as Legends Class on the packaging, so that title seems to have won out. However, the "Cybertron" part of the name has never been used in an official capacity anywhere outside the Cybertron toyline.
